YEARLY HIGH
5.5160 CRC
YEARLY LOW
5.0112 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.2242 CRC

2018 JPY to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 5.5160. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 5.0112.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5048 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1122 to the December average rate of 5.3378, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.5160 was up 2.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.3807, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,758,025 CRC
2017 Average 2,523,979 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 2,505,609 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 252,415.21 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.4155
5.0629
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to CRC Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.2238, compared to 5.2245 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2238
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2245

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.2956 CRC (High: 5.3770 / Low: 5.0814). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0583 CRC (High: 5.1780 / Low: 5.1197).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2956
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0583

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1020 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 5.3378) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.0115), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3262 (+6.51%).

2018 Avg (December) 5.3378
2017 Avg (December) 5.0115

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2415 5.0112 5.1122
February 5.3735 5.1868 5.2948
March 5.4114 5.3081 5.3637
April 5.3579 5.1697 5.2617
May 5.2176 5.0932 5.1604
June 5.1780 5.1197 5.1501
July 5.1358 5.0132 5.0923
August 5.1581 5.0813 5.1144
September 5.2731 5.0901 5.1695
October 5.3770 5.0814 5.2469
November 5.5005 5.2727 5.3861
December 5.5160 5.2588 5.3378